Shipping

Originally founded as a firm specialising in maritime law, Eldib & Co has developed substantial expertise in the shipping sector and is confident in its ability to provide the right experience in the right place. The firm is ideally positioned to support shipowners, operators, charterers, cargo owners, marine insurers and other industry stakeholders. With maritime law affecting businesses worldwide — from environmental regulations to accident risks. Eldib & Co works closely with its clients, employing a proactive approach to minimise potential future liabilities.

The firm’s specialised team of lawyers offers assistance in matters involving insurance and reinsurance, international regulatory requirements, the structuring of strategic alliances, litigation, and comprehensive advice on all aspects of maritime law.

Eldib & Co has handled several notable cases, including the Salem Express case in the Red Sea in 1991, the Baltiyskie Zori pollution incident in the Tiran Straits in 1994, the Al Samidoon pollution case in the Suez Canal in 2004, the Pearl of Jebel Ali collision in the Suez Canal in 2005, the Al Salam Boccaccio 98 incident in the Red Sea in 2006, and the Ibn Batouta case in the Red Sea in 2009.